The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 44,500
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) 520d BluePerformance
€ 47,500
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 520d BluePerformance and the 528i are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d BluePerformance
528i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d BluePerformance
528i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

520d BluePerformance
528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d BluePerformance
528i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N20
N47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
520d BluePerformance
181 hp
242 hp
528i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i

Performance

520d BluePerformance
528i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i

▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.44 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
20.71 lb/hp
15.44 lb/hp
528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d BluePerformance
528i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520d BluePerformance
50 mpg
36 mpg
528i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
669 mi
520d BluePerformance
925 mi
669 mi
528i
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
520d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
528i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d BluePerformance
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data